I love the idea of using a different counter top stone on the island and the counter top, assuming they coordinate well. However, I think using a third stone for a backsplash is just too much. I hope that helps! Good luck with your project.

I don't really have an opinion here, other than to say those stone selections are gorgeous!

Thank you all for the comments. The floors are a medium brown stained oak. Walls are a light gray.

edwards4four, which other finishes were you referring to?

I'm not wedded to the marble backsplash, just means I have to return the other tiles, but not a big deal. If we do that, can anyone provide links to ceramic or glass tiles that come in a herringbone pattern? I haven't seen many...

And is the consensus that if we do keep the marble backsplash, to use just the Calacatta quartzite for both counter surfaces?

IMO you either do the island cabinets in a color or a different counter but not both

Our recent kitchen remodel was very similar - white perimeter shaker cabinets & medium gray island cabinets. We put a white with gray countertop on the island and a steel gray leathered perimeter countertop (everyone LOVES this countertop). We looked at a backsplash nearly identical to yours and decided there was too much movement. While that backsplash was one of my favorites in isolation, there was too much competition with the granite. We ended up going with a simple, longer textured subway tile with a dark gray stripe inset for character. We are very happy with the final result. (LOVE your countertop selections!)

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Diana. stunning! and love the dark island w/the oak grain!! I did a pair of french doors in an ebony dye and got the exact same look.

If one of your hard finishes has a pattern, the rest should be solid. So either go with a patterned backsplash and plain countertop or patterned countertop and plain backsplash. There is a reason white subway tile is so popular. It makes everything else look great.

I really like the Calacatta slab. It will look great on both white and grey Island cabinets. It's always hard to combine two slab to match together. besides, it's exstra cost, you might only need one slab for all. With the backsplash, I would recommend, something darker, so it won't blend with the cabinets and counter tops. Pick the dark hues fromt he counter top slab and try to match some tiles to it. If you have some undercabinet lighting it will illuminate the backplash. good luck

kblubell, these slabs of "Calacata quartzite" are actually a very premium selection of Super White marble; try to scratch, talk with the slab supplier, this is not a true quartzite.

White Macaubas = very white, beautiful, true quartzite

Thank you Daniel. You are always very honest and helpful when people ask about granite, quartzite, quartz and marble. You are able to help steer people into making a much better choice. It is much appreciated.

kbluebell, if you want a herringbone pattern, you don't need to purchase tiles preset in that pattern i.e. tiles that "come in a herringbone pattern". You can buy loose tiles and have your installer set them in a herringbone pattern as he puts them on your wall.

Thank you everyone, and apologies for not posting sooner. After much deliberation, we decided to stick with one counter stone (Mont Blanc) and glass subway tiles in a herringbone pattern. Our kitchen is rather small and I became concerned that even two stones would be too busy. I will post a photo once the project is completed. Thanks to all for your help in making this decision.

good luck and how exciting!!!